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Corundum and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Corundum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
2.97   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Corundum and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Cryolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Corundum and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Corundum and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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